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Recent Articles from Kirsten Adams, Cronkite News Service
Advocates reach out to older Hispanics as health law takes effect
With the health insurance marketplace created by the federal Affordable Care Act set to open in October, advocates are out to make sure that the message reaches Arizonans who are older or Spanish-speaking.
State looks to O’Connor House for help teaching Arizona kids civics
As expectations for reading, writing and math have increased, emphasis on civic awareness among Arizona students has dropped, according to the state’s top education official.
Bill would state move toward implementing Affordable Care Act provisions
With Arizona declining to establish a health insurance exchange under the federal Affordable Care Act, a lawmaker wants to make sure the state maintains its oversight of insurers and policies.
Rep. Ethan Orr, R-Tucson
Name: Ethan Orr Chamber: House of Representatives Party: Republican Profession: Executive director of Linkages of Arizona; adjunct professor at the University of Arizona and Pima College. Hometown: Tucson Legislative District:... […]
Arizona education policy gets C-minus; still enough for 8th place
An advocacy group gives Arizona a C-minus in a national report card on education policy but notes the state has made strides in reform and has room for growth.
